Lot 167. A pair of 5.77 and 4.61 carats Burma oval-cut ruby and diamond earrings. Estimate CHF 200,000 - CHF 250,000 (USD 202,326 - USD 252,907). Photo Christie's Images Ltd 2016.
Each oval-cut ruby, weighing approximately 5.77 and 4.61 carats, within a pear-shaped diamond surround, to the pear-shaped diamond surmount and diamond-set hook, 3.5 cm, mounted in gold
Accompanied by reports nos. 86442 and 86443 dated 27 June 2016 from the SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute stating that the origin of both rubies is Burma (Myanmar), with no indications of heating.
Christie's. Geneva Magnificent Jewels, 15 November 2016, Geneva